Sandra Oh originally auditioned for the role of Miranda Bailey before being cast as Cristina Yang .
George is chosen by Dr. Burke to perform the first appendectomy of the year, but he freezes under pressure, earning the nickname "007" (licensed to kill). A Hard Day's NightGrey's Anatomy : Season 1 Epi...
"," the series premiere of Grey's Anatomy , aired on March 27, 2005, and introduced viewers to the high-stakes world of surgical interns at Seattle Grace Hospital. Episode Overview Sandra Oh originally auditioned for the role of
It is revealed that Meredith's mother, the legendary surgeon Ellis Grey, is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's. Fun Facts & Legacy but he freezes under pressure
Meredith is mortified to find Derek at the hospital and attempts to keep their encounter a secret.